RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06735599

Wild Blueberries for Gut, Brain, and Heart Health in Adults With High Blood Pressure

Effects of Wild Blueberry Consumption on Gut, Brain, and Cardiovascular Health in Non-Hispanic Black and White Adults With High Blood Pressure


Sponsor

Georgia State University

Enrollment

40 participants

Start Date

Sep 17, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The purpose of the study is to determine the effectiveness of wild blueberries on cardiovascular health, cognitive function, and gut microbiota composition in non-Hispanic Black and White adults with elevated blood pressure.


Eligibility

Min Age: 45 YearsMax Age: 65 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is testing whether eating a daily serving of wild blueberries can improve gut health, brain function, and heart health in adults with mildly elevated blood pressure. **You may be eligible if...** - You are between 45 and 65 years old - You have elevated blood pressure or Stage 1 hypertension (systolic 120–139 mmHg and/or diastolic 80–89 mmHg) for at least 6 months - Your BMI is between 25 and 30 kg/m² **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are allergic to berries - You are on more than one blood pressure medication - You have active cancer, diabetes, kidney, cardiovascular, thyroid, or neurological conditions - You have been on a blood pressure drug for less than 3 months Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTWild Blueberry

Daily consumption of 22 g of freeze-dried wild blueberry freeze-dried powder for 8 weeks

DIETARY_SUPPLEMENTPlacebo

Daily consumption of 22 g of freeze-dried macronutrient-matched placebo powder for 8 weeks


Locations(1)

Georgia State University

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

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